Jean Anderson's Preserving Guide - (Paperback)

About the Book

"Originally published as The green thumb preserving guide in 1976 by William Morrow and Company"--T.p. verso.

Book Synopsis

In this classic work, born of the back-to-the-land movement, Jean Anderson teaches you how to enjoy the bounty of your own garden, farmer's markets, and roadside stands--all year round. With Anderson at your side, you'll learn which fruits and vegetables are best for canning, freezing, and pickling and, along the way, learn how to insure food safety. Best of all, you'll find you're having fun, saving money, and eating well. Jean Anderson's Preserving Guide not only provides easy-to-follow directions for preserving whatever you grow but also dishes up more than 100 original recipes--for such tried-and-true classics as piccalilli and corn relish and more adventurous fare like caponata, frozen pasta sauce, and carrot marmalade. This step-by-step guidebook brings the expertise of a hands-on master to a whole new do-it-yourself generation of gardeners, cooks, and food lovers.

Review Quotes

[Anderson] brings a reassuring voice to what can be an intimidating undertaking.--Raleigh News and Observer

[A] classic guide, born of the back-to-the-land movement [that] offers a new author introduction and teaches you how to enjoy nature's bounty and save money year-round.--Carolina Country

Authoritative, comprehensive. . . . It's a book you'll 'preserve' for generations.--Flavors Magazine

For anyone who wants to know the nitty-gritty details of canning.--Winston-Salem Journal

Ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike. The former will appreciate her clear instructions and reassuring voice; the latter will love her surefire, sophisticated recipes."--Andrea Weigl, food writer, Raleigh News and Observer

You will have some fun, save money over the long haul, dine well, and eat without the fear of store-bought, processed foods. . . . Here's the manual that conquers the art of preserving food in your kitchen.--Edible Piedmont